Apple Pie Filling:
Who doesn't love apple pie? I know my family and I love it. Apple pie is believed to have been brought over to America by Swedish, Dutch, and British immigrants. Today apple pie is considering a staple in most American homes, especially during the holidays like July Fourth and Thanksgiving. You can use any apples to make an apple pie, but some are better than others when it comes to flavor and texture. Instead of choosing just one type of apple, combining two or three is a great way to get more flavors and textures into your pie. Some of the best apples to use are Braeburn, Cortland, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, or Northern Spy, just to name a few. I usually use whatever apples I have on hand. Making this recipe is a great way to use your apples before they spoil. You can also use this apple pie filling for dessert empanadas, turnovers, apple crisp, cookies and cakes. Once you make this recipe you will be able to tweak the ingredients to your taste. So give it a try, I promise you will not be disappointed. Now, let's cook!
Storing Leftovers: Due to the cornstarch in this recipe, it is recommended you do not can it, rather, store it in mason jars, glass, or plastic containers. Cooked apple pie filling will keep for up to 7 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 -15 minutes
Total Time: 25 - 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Who doesn't love apple pie? I know my family and I love it. Apple pie is believed to have been brought over to America by Swedish, Dutch, and British immigrants. Today apple pie is considering a staple in most American homes, especially during the holidays like July Fourth and Thanksgiving. You can use any apples to make an apple pie, but some are better than others when it comes to flavor and texture. Instead of choosing just one type of apple, combining two or three is a great way to get more flavors and textures into your pie. Some of the best apples to use are Braeburn, Cortland, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, or Northern Spy, just to name a few. I usually use whatever apples I have on hand. Making this recipe is a great way to use your apples before they spoil. You can also use this apple pie filling for dessert empanadas, turnovers, apple crisp, cookies and cakes. Once you make this recipe you will be able to tweak the ingredients to your taste. So give it a try, I promise you will not be disappointed. Now, let's cook!
Storing Leftovers: Due to the cornstarch in this recipe, it is recommended you do not can it, rather, store it in mason jars, glass, or plastic containers. Cooked apple pie filling will keep for up to 7 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 -15 minutes
Total Time: 25 - 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water (for apple mix)
- 3 Tbsp. water - for slurry (when you add the cornstarch)
- 1 tbsp apple juice, apple cider (juice NOT vinegar) or lemon juice (only choose 1)
- 3/4 cup sugar (add more or less to your taste)
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch (use 3 if needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups apples - cored, chopped (thick or thin to your taste), and peeled (if you prefer)
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, combine: apples, water, juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves. Stir to combine and coat the apples evenly - about 10 minutes.
- Continue stirring over medium heat until bubbly and apples are tender - but not mushy.
- Slurry: In a small mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the apple mixture, stirring constantly. Continue cooking for an additional 1-3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to a consistency similar to traditional apple pie filling.
- Turn off the stove and remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Let pan cool to room temperature - about 5 minutes - then use or store in refrigerator. Enjoy!